CHFSP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.DOCX
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ / (BRAND
NEW) GUARANTEED PASS
The "Life Safety Code" used in US hospitals is formally named
- ANSWER-NFPA 101-2012
The "Healthcare Code" used in US hospitals is formally named
- ANSWER-NFPA 99-2012
The Emergency Power (Generator) Code is formally named -
ANSWER-NFPA 110
The entity that approves respirators is - ANSWER-NIOSH
What is the best way to identify potential workplace fire and
related hazards - ANSWER-conduct comprehensive analyses
and surveys
This is an odorless gas that inhibits the blood from carrying
oxygen to the brain - ANSWER-Carbon Monoxide
The "Alarm System" code is formally named - ANSWER-NFPA
72
Doors located in smoke barriers must meet what thickness and
minute rating - ANSWER-1-3/4" thick and a 20 minute rating
A device used in wet areas to protect humans from electric
shock - ANSWER-A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
,What type of fire extinguishing system effective on computer
fires is now known to be environmentally dangerous -
ANSWER-Halon
Which organization publishes standards specifically for bulk
oxygen systems - ANSWER-NFPA
When testing a sprinkler system how much time is allowed
between achieving sustained flow and initiation of fire alarms -
ANSWER-90 seconds
Which agency publishes general standards on storing
hazardous or flammable materials - ANSWER-NFPA
What standard or law requires healthcare facilities to develop
evacuation/egress procedures for disabled persons -
ANSWER-ADA Title III
Firewatch must be implemented when a SPRINKLER System
is out of service for more than ___ hours in a 24 hour period -
ANSWER-10
Firewatch must be implemented when a FIRE ALARM system
is out of service for more than ___ hours in a 24 hour period -
ANSWER-4
This code establishes the minimum fire and egress standards
for buildings - ANSWER-NFPA 101 "The Life Safety Code"
How often must a hospital test automatic smoke detection
devices for air handling equipment - ANSWER-Annually (also
called HVAC Shutdown)
What standard addresses the requirement for testing roof
hatches - ANSWER-NFPA 72
, How often do standpipe hoses need to be fully inspected
(according to NFPA 1962) - ANSWER-Every 3 Years
Which NFPA standard addresses the placement of smoke
detectors in corridors - ANSWER-NFPA 72
Fire and Smoke doors cannot exceed what undercut gap? -
ANSWER-3/4"
Fire and Smoke doors cannot exceed what vertical gap? -
ANSWER-1/8"
True or False: Fire AND Smoke doors must be positive
latching? - ANSWER-False, only Fire rated doors are required
to be positive latching
True or False: Fire and Smoke doors must be self-closing? -
ANSWER-True, both fire and smoke doors must be normally
closed or automatically close in case of fire.
What NFPA publication contains detailed information about the
maintenance of (non-stored) emergency power systems? -
ANSWER-NFPA 110
Occupancy separations, such as one for business, are
permitted provided the services are separated by a ____ hour
separation. - ANSWER-2
How often must the BBI and PFI of the statement of conditions
be updated to meet Joint Commission requirements? -
ANSWER-BBI= annually and PFIs are no longer allowed. The
Safer Matrix is the new norm and See It Cite It is the program
motto.
How often must organizations conduct fire drills in patient care
areas (assuming there is no construction or ILSMs)? -
ANSWER-Once per shift per quarter
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ / (BRAND
NEW) GUARANTEED PASS
The "Life Safety Code" used in US hospitals is formally named
- ANSWER-NFPA 101-2012
The "Healthcare Code" used in US hospitals is formally named
- ANSWER-NFPA 99-2012
The Emergency Power (Generator) Code is formally named -
ANSWER-NFPA 110
The entity that approves respirators is - ANSWER-NIOSH
What is the best way to identify potential workplace fire and
related hazards - ANSWER-conduct comprehensive analyses
and surveys
This is an odorless gas that inhibits the blood from carrying
oxygen to the brain - ANSWER-Carbon Monoxide
The "Alarm System" code is formally named - ANSWER-NFPA
72
Doors located in smoke barriers must meet what thickness and
minute rating - ANSWER-1-3/4" thick and a 20 minute rating
A device used in wet areas to protect humans from electric
shock - ANSWER-A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
,What type of fire extinguishing system effective on computer
fires is now known to be environmentally dangerous -
ANSWER-Halon
Which organization publishes standards specifically for bulk
oxygen systems - ANSWER-NFPA
When testing a sprinkler system how much time is allowed
between achieving sustained flow and initiation of fire alarms -
ANSWER-90 seconds
Which agency publishes general standards on storing
hazardous or flammable materials - ANSWER-NFPA
What standard or law requires healthcare facilities to develop
evacuation/egress procedures for disabled persons -
ANSWER-ADA Title III
Firewatch must be implemented when a SPRINKLER System
is out of service for more than ___ hours in a 24 hour period -
ANSWER-10
Firewatch must be implemented when a FIRE ALARM system
is out of service for more than ___ hours in a 24 hour period -
ANSWER-4
This code establishes the minimum fire and egress standards
for buildings - ANSWER-NFPA 101 "The Life Safety Code"
How often must a hospital test automatic smoke detection
devices for air handling equipment - ANSWER-Annually (also
called HVAC Shutdown)
What standard addresses the requirement for testing roof
hatches - ANSWER-NFPA 72
, How often do standpipe hoses need to be fully inspected
(according to NFPA 1962) - ANSWER-Every 3 Years
Which NFPA standard addresses the placement of smoke
detectors in corridors - ANSWER-NFPA 72
Fire and Smoke doors cannot exceed what undercut gap? -
ANSWER-3/4"
Fire and Smoke doors cannot exceed what vertical gap? -
ANSWER-1/8"
True or False: Fire AND Smoke doors must be positive
latching? - ANSWER-False, only Fire rated doors are required
to be positive latching
True or False: Fire and Smoke doors must be self-closing? -
ANSWER-True, both fire and smoke doors must be normally
closed or automatically close in case of fire.
What NFPA publication contains detailed information about the
maintenance of (non-stored) emergency power systems? -
ANSWER-NFPA 110
Occupancy separations, such as one for business, are
permitted provided the services are separated by a ____ hour
separation. - ANSWER-2
How often must the BBI and PFI of the statement of conditions
be updated to meet Joint Commission requirements? -
ANSWER-BBI= annually and PFIs are no longer allowed. The
Safer Matrix is the new norm and See It Cite It is the program
motto.
How often must organizations conduct fire drills in patient care
areas (assuming there is no construction or ILSMs)? -
ANSWER-Once per shift per quarter
